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ADP Stock Chart & Stats
$200.47
$2.45(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$200.47
$2.45(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$188.16 - $315.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume322.85K
Average Volume (3M)2.63M
Market Cap
$98.42B
Enterprise Value$82.95K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.76
Shares Outstanding399,734,280
10 Day Avg. Volume2,169,033
30 Day Avg. Volume2,631,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.20
Price to Book (P/B)20.29
Price to Sales (P/S)6.11
P/FCF Ratio26.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$248.31Price Target Upside23.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)12.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating and free cash flow (FCF ~$5.3B, ~0.97x net income) provides durable internal funding for product investment, dividends, and buybacks. High cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and strengthens resilience across business cycles over months.
High, Stable MarginsSustained net margins near 20% and multi‑year revenue growth reflect structural pricing power from recurring payroll/HCM fees and cross‑sell. Durable margin characteristics support ongoing reinvestment and shareholder returns while cushioning short‑term revenue variability.
Client Retention & AI ProductivityRecord retention and measurable AI gains (large time savings per payroll, big reductions in routine HR work) strengthen switching costs and lower servicing costs. That durable improvement in client economics supports longer customer lifetimes and margin sustainability over quarters.
Bears Say
PEO Margin PressureThe PEO segment shows structural vulnerability: pass‑through mix, workers' comp reserve moves and SUI exposures can meaningfully compress margins. Because PEO is service‑intensive and cyclical, these dynamics can constrain consolidated margin expansion and increase earnings volatility over multiple quarters.
Leverage VariabilityAlthough leverage has materially improved in the TTM, prior swings and ongoing financing activity mean balance‑sheet flexibility remains a structural monitoring point. Variable leverage can raise interest‑cost sensitivity and limit optionality for M&A or weathering macro shocks over the medium term.
Booking And FX SensitivityManagement's wide bookings/growth range and expected moderation of FX benefits indicate structural predictability risks. Variable new‑business bookings and currency swings complicate revenue visibility and resource planning, potentially affecting investment pacing and margin outlook across quarters.
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ADP FAQ
What was Automatic Data Processing’s price range in the past 12 months?
Automatic Data Processing lowest stock price was $188.16 and its highest was $315.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Automatic Data Processing’s market cap?
Automatic Data Processing’s market cap is $98.42B.
When is Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date?
Automatic Data Processing’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were Automatic Data Processing’s earnings last quarter?
Automatic Data Processing released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.297 by $0.073.
Is Automatic Data Processing overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Automatic Data Processing’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends?
Automatic Data Processing pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.73%. See more information on Automatic Data Processing dividends here
What is Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate?
Automatic Data Processing’s EPS estimate is 2.6.
How many shares outstanding does Automatic Data Processing have?
Automatic Data Processing has 399,734,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Automatic Data Processing’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Automatic Data Processing reported an EPS of $3.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.297. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.978%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Automatic Data Processing?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ADP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Automatic Data Processing Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$248.31 (23.86% Upside)
$248.31 (23.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ADP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Automatic Data Processing
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based solutions designed for human capital management (HCM). The company organizes its operations into two primary segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Through its Employer Services division, ADP delivers strategic, cloud-powered platforms and comprehensive human resources (HR) outsourcing. This encompasses a wide array of services such as payroll processing, benefits administration, talent acquisition and management, general HR and workforce management, insurance, retirement planning, and regulatory compliance, often integrated into holistic HCM solutions. Conversely, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment specializes in offering HR outsourcing to small and mid-sized businesses, leveraging a co-employment framework. This segment's offerings span robust benefits packages, regulatory protection and compliance, talent engagement strategies, specialized HR expertise, all-encompassing outsourcing, and even recruitment process outsourcing. Established in 1949, ADP maintains its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey.
ADP Revenue Breakdown
67.52% Employer services
32.54% PEO Services
-0.06% Other
ADP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$248.31
▲(23.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
48.49% Mutual Funds
2.08% Other Institutional Investors
17.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors